Discovering Toro

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Which region is Toro located in?

Catalonia

Andalusia

Castilla y León (correct)

Rioja

What is the main grape variety grown in Toro?

Tempranillo

Tinta de Toro (correct)

Garnacha

Malvasía

What is the climate like in Toro?

Oceanic with cool summers and mild winters

Tropical with high humidity and hot temperatures

Mediterranean with mild winters and hot summers

Continental with hot summers and cold winters (correct)

What is the diurnal range in Toro?

Large, with cool nights Signup and view all the answers

What is the minimum percentage of Tinta de Toro required in red wines from Toro?

75% Signup and view all the answers

What is the permitted density of vines in Toro?

2,700 per hectare Signup and view all the answers

What type of vines make up the majority of plantings in Toro?

Bush vines Signup and view all the answers

What is the main white grape variety used in Toro?

Malvasía Signup and view all the answers

What is the rainfall like in Toro?

Low Signup and view all the answers

Are phylloxera a problem in Toro?

No, due to sandy soils Signup and view all the answers

Which factor contributes to the deep color and full-bodied nature of wines from Toro?

The low yields Signup and view all the answers

Which aspect of site selection is important for slower ripening in Toro wines?

Choosing north-facing aspects Signup and view all the answers

Which type of wines may have undergone carbonic maceration in Toro?

Inexpensive and mid-priced wines Signup and view all the answers

What is the maximum permitted alcohol content for red wines in Toro?

15% abv Signup and view all the answers

What type of oak is used for maturing premium and super-premium wines in Toro?

Both American and French oak Signup and view all the answers

What has hampered the wine production in Toro compared to other regions?

High land prices Signup and view all the answers

How many wineries were there in Toro in 1998?

8 Signup and view all the answers

What is the approximate annual sales volume of Toro wine in 2016?

96,000 hL Signup and view all the answers

Which producers are mentioned as known for their quality in Toro?

Teso La Monja and Numanthia Signup and view all the answers

What flavors are commonly found in Toro wines?

Blackberry and blueberry Signup and view all the answers